Benefits of critical thinking

 

 

Good critical thinking involves:

 

·    Improved attention & observation

 

·     More focused reading

 

·     Improved ability to identify key points in a text or meassage and not being distracted by less important material

 

·     Knowledge of how to get your own point across more easily

 

·     Skills of analysis that you can apply to various situations

 

Ancillary skills:

 

·     Observation

 

·     Reasoning

 

·     Decision-making

 

·      Analysis

 

·      Judgement

 

·      Persuasion

 

 

Realistic self-appraisal

 

Many people probably over-estimate their critical thinking skills

 

 

Emotional self-management

 

We may not like evidence that contradicts our own opinions orbeliefs

 

 

Perseverance, accuracy precision

 

Critical thinking involves accuracy & precision & a dedication to finding the correct answer. It includes:

Attention to detail

Identifying trends & patters

Repetition

Taking different perspectives

Objectivity

Considering implications & distant consequences